Find out how popular the last name Christenberry is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Christenberry.

Christenberry, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Christenberry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Christenberry in America

Christenberry is the 31068th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Christenberry surname appeared 747 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Christenberry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Christenberry to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Christenberry

The surname Christenberry originated in the British Isles, specifically in England. It is believed to have its roots in the Old English words "cristen" and "burh," which together mean "Christian town" or "Christian settlement." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in a town or village that was predominantly Christian, or it could have been a descriptive name for someone who lived near a church.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Christenberry can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name was likely spelled differently at the time, possibly as "Cristenburi" or a similar variation.

In the 13th century, there are records of a family with the name Christenberry residing in the county of Lincolnshire. This family may have been associated with the village of Christenbury, which is located in the same county. The name Christenbury is believed to be derived from the same Old English roots as the surname Christenberry.

During the 16th century, a notable figure named John Christenberry (1520-1598) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and contributed significantly to the construction of several churches in the area.

Another notable individual with this surname was William Christenberry (1665-1732), who was a member of the British Parliament and served as the Mayor of Exeter in the early 18th century.

In the 19th century, a family with the surname Christenberry emigrated from England to the United States and settled in the state of Virginia. One of their descendants, James Christenberry (1836-1912), fought in the American Civil War and later became a successful farmer and landowner.

Another prominent figure was Elizabeth Christenberry (1884-1962), who was a renowned author and poet in the early 20th century. She was born in Georgia and published several collections of poetry and short stories that explored themes of Southern culture and identity.

While the surname Christenberry may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its origins can be traced back to the Christian settlements of medieval England, and it has been borne by individuals of note throughout various periods of history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Christenberry

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Christenberry.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Christenberry was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Christenberry has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Christenberry was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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